6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Subtractive Sculpture

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers
Vocabulary- Day of the Dead

Feb. March 12th- March 16th

6th Grade: Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation (Charcoal)- Students will learn the steps to observational drawing

8th Grade: Value Drawing Human Eye- Students will practice drawing a set of realistic human eyes

using pencil to create accurate values, textures, shapes, and details.

Mediums Used- Pencil
Vocabulary- Value

Feb. March 5th- March 9th

6th Grade: Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Breaking Borders Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil
Vocabulary- Variation

Feb. 26th- March 2nd

6th Grade: Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Breaking Borders Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Variation

Feb. 20th- Feb. 23rd

6th Grade: Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: 8th Grade: Elements of Art Cube- Students will explore the 7 Elements of Art, while creating a 3D work of art.

Note: December 4th -February 20th I will be out for maternity leave, please contact pteraberry@nsd131.orgas she will be taking care of my classroom while I am gone.

Nov. 27th- Dec. 1st

6th Grade: Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: 8th Grade: Monochromatic Collage- Students will use magazine clippings to create a monochromatic background. They will then use images from Georgia O’ Keefe’s most recognizable pieces to create a value drawing.

Mediums Used- Magazines/Glue/Paper/Pencil
Vocabulary- Monochromatic

Nov. 13th-17th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Markers
Vocabulary- Intricate

Nov. 6th-10th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker
Vocabulary- Intricate

Oct. 30th-Nov. 1st

6th Grade: INTRODUCTIONS TO THE THE TEACHER.

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS WORKSHEET.

7th Grade: INTRODUCTIONS TO THE THE TEACHER.

RULES AND EXPECTATIONS WORKSHEET.

Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an

understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers
Vocabulary- Day of the Dead

Oct. 23rd-26th

6th Grade: Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation (Charcoal)- Students will learn the steps to observational drawing

Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an

understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers
Vocabulary- Day of the Dead

Oct. 16th-20th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Subtractive Sculpture

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation (Charcoal)- Students will learn the steps to observational drawing

Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an

understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Day of the Dead
Oct. 9th-13th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Subtractive Sculpture

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation (Charcoal)- Students will learn the steps to observational drawing

6th Grade: Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Breaking Borders Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil
Vocabulary- Variation

Sept. 11th-15th

6th Grade: Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Elements of Art Cube- Students will explore the 7 Elements of Art, while creating a 3D work of art.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

Sept. 1st-8th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Elements of Art Cube- Students will explore the 7 Elements of Art, while creating a 3D work of art.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

Aug. 28th- Sept. 1st

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Elements of Art Cube- Students will explore the 7 Elements of Art, while creating a 3D work of art.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

WELCOME BACK TO SOUTH!!!

Aug 23rd-25th

6th Grade: Rules and Expectations/ Introductions to the Art Room/ Sketchbooks and Portfolios

Mediums Used-

Vocabulary-

7th Grade: Rules and Expectations/ Introductions to the Art Room/ Sketchbooks and Portfolios

Mediums Used-

Vocabulary-

8th Grade: Rules and Expectations/ Introductions to the Art Room/ Sketchbooks and Portfolios

Mediums Used-

Vocabulary-

May 15th-19th

6th Grade:Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

8th Grade: Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Acrylic/Puff Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Culture/Tradition

May 1st-5th

6th Grade:Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Intricate

April 24th-28th

6th Grade:Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each student’s own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Intricate

April 17th-21st

6th Grade:Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.
Vocabulary- Isolation

April 10th-14th

6th Grade:Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Isolation

April 3rd-7th

6th Grade:Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Isolation

March 20th-24th

6th Grade:Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Subtractive Sculpture

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Value Drawing Human Eye- Students will practice drawing a set of realistic human eyes using pencil to create accurate values, textures, shapes, and details.

Mediums Used- Pencil

Vocabulary- Value

March 6th-10th

6th Grade: Dream Catchers- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Oil Pastels/Pencil/Sharpie/Etc.

Vocabulary- Tradition

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Pushing Boundaries Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary-Variation
February 6th-10th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Elements of Art Cube- Students will explore the 7 Elements of Art, while creating a 3D work of art.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

January 17th-20th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Monochromatic Collage- Students will use magazine clippings to create a monochromatic background. They will then use images from Georgia O’ Keefe’s most recognizable pieces to create a value drawing.

Mediums Used- Magazines/Glue/Paper/Pencil

Vocabulary- Monochromatic

December 5th-9th

6th Grade: Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.
Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.
Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Intricate

November 14th-18th

6th Grade: Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.
Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper
Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.Mediums Used- Sharpie/Acrylic/Puff Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Culture/Tradition

November 7th-11th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.
Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker
Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project-

This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.
Mediums Uses-Paper/Tape/Paint Markers
Vocabulary-Mask

October 31st-September 4th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.
Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker
Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project-This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks-Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.Mediums Used- Paper/Tape/Paint MarkersVocabulary- Mask

October 24th-26th

6th Grade: Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

7th Grade: Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

8th Grade: Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

October 17th-21st

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation.

They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Overlap

October 10th-14th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Overlap

October 3rd-7th

6th Grade: Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Contoured Creations- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Acrylic/Rubbing Alcohol

Vocabulary- Contour Drawing

8th Grade: Pushing Boundaries Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Variation
September 26th-30th

6th Grade: Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Contoured Creations- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Acrylic/Rubbing Alcohol

Vocabulary- Contour Drawing

8th Grade: Pushing Boundaries Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Variation
September 12th-16th

Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

Mirrored Words Project- Student will learn how to create a transfer with the use graphite paper. By repeating the same image the will create an intricate, radial, mirrored image.

Mediums Used-Graphite Paper/Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Mirrored Image
September 6th-9th

Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

Mirrored Words Project- Student will learn how to create a transfer with the use graphite paper. By repeating the same image the will create an intricate, radial, mirrored image.

Mediums Used-Graphite Paper/Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Mirrored Image

August 29th- September 2nd

6th Grade:Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Patterned Name Design- This project will introduce the student to organic and geometric shapes, overlap, and the use of pattern to create a decorative design.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio
WELCOME BACK TO SOUTH!

AUGUST 22nd-26th

6TH/7TH/&8TH GRADERS: Students will be introduced to their teacher, the art room, as well as classroom rules and procedures.

May 23rd-27th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki Project- Students will finish their Tikis.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter. They will also be expected to turn in their portfolios and their daily drawings, which will also factor into their final grade.

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter. They will also be expected to turn in their portfolios and their daily drawings, which will also factor into their final grade.

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on the final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the semester. They will also be expected to turn in their portfolios and their daily drawings, which will also factor into their final grade.

May 16th-20th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Pop Art Self Students- Students will be introduced to the Pop Art Movement and specific artists closely related to that movement. They will then create 3-6 small pop art images, drawn from present day popular culture imagery.

Mediums Used- Photographs/Paper/Marker

Vocabulary- Pop Art

May 9th-13th

6th Grade: Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Drawing Unit- Students will be introduced to the 7 Elements of Art and the 7 Principles of Art. We will then focus solely on form and value. Students will learn how to draw a 3D sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and cube. They will then use these simple forms in order to create more complex objects.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Paper

Vocabulary- Form

May 2nd-6th

6th Grade: Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Drawing Unit- Students will be introduced to the 7 Elements of Art and the 7 Principles of Art. We will then focus solely on form and value. Students will learn how to draw a 3D sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and cube. They will then use these simple forms in order to create more complex objects.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Paper
Vocabulary- Form

April 25th-28th

6th Grade: Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Drawing Unit- Students will be introduced to the 7 Elements of Art and the 7 Principles of Art. We will then focus solely on form and value. Students will learn how to draw a 3D sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and cube. They will then use these simple forms in order to create more complex objects.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Paper

Vocabulary- Form

April 18th-22nd

6th Grade:Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: Contoured Creations- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Acrylic/Rubbing Alcohol

Vocabulary- Contour Drawing

8th Grade: Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Acrylic/Puff Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Culture/Tradition

April 11th-15th

6th Grade:Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Acrylic/Puff Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Culture/Tradition

April 4th-8th

6th Grade: Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Intricate

March 28th- April 1st

6th Grade: Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/Marker

Vocabulary- Intricate

March 14th-18th

6th Grade: Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Mask

March 7th-10th

6th Grade:Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Mask

Quarter Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on their exam, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter.

February 29th- March 4th

6th Grade:Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Mask

February 22nd-26th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Overlap

February 16th-19th

6th Grade: Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade: Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Overlap

February 8th-11th

6th Grade: Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Contoured Creation- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.

6th Grade: Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will continue to work on their logos. Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Mirrored Words Project- Student will learn how to create a transfer with the use graphite paper. By repeating the same image the will create an intricate, radial, mirrored image.

6th Grade: Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will continue to work on their logos. Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Pushing Boundaries Project- Students will continue their Pushing Boundaries Project. This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored PencilVocabulary-Variation

January 19th-22nd

6th Grade: Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade: 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade: Pushing Boundaries Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.

Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored PencilVocabulary- Variation

January 11th-15th

6th Grade: Students will continue their Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Students will continue their Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Students will be continue theirPatterned Name Design- This project will introduce the student to organic and geometric shapes, overlap, and the use of pattern to create a decorative design.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

January 5th-8th

6th Grade: Students will be given a short introduction to their new teacher before going over classroom rules/expectation as well as classroom procedures. They will then begin their Crazy Hairdo Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade: Students will be given a short introduction to their new teacher before going over classroom rules/expectation as well as classroom procedures. They will then begin their Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade: Students will be given a short introduction to their new teacher before going over classroom rules/expectation as well as classroom procedures. They will then begin theirPatterned Name Design- This project will introduce the student to organic and geometric shapes, overlap, and the use of pattern to create a decorative design.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

12/14-12/18

6th Grade: Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade: Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade: Drawing Unit- Students will be introduced to the 7 Elements of Art. We will then focus solely on form and value. Students will learn how to draw a 3D sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and cube. They will then use these simple forms in order to create more complex objects.

Mediums Used- Pencil/Paper

Vocabulary- Form

Note: Students will finish up their last project and take their final exam.

Final Exam- Students will be able to use their notes on the final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter. They will also be expected to turn in their portfolios and their daily drawings, which will also factor into their final grade.

12/7-12/11

6th Grade:Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade: Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade:Drawing Unit- Students will be introduced to the 7 Elements of Art. We will then focus solely on form and value. Students will learn how to draw a 3D sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid, and cube. They will then use these simple forms in order to create more complex objects.

Mediums Used- Pencil/PaperVocabulary- Form

11-30/12-4

6th Grade-Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade- Contoured Crustaceans- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.

Mediums Used- Watercolors/Acrylic/Rubbing Alcohol

Vocabulary- Contour Drawing

8th Grade- Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky's the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/MarkerVocabulary- Intricate

11-16/11-20

6th Grade-Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade- 3D Logo Design- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade- Skateboard Design- Students will create an intricate skateboard design to scale, using school appropriate imagery. This project should allow the students to really use their imaginations. The sky is the limit.

Mediums Used- I-pads/Pencil/Sharpie/MarkerVocabulary- Intricate

11-09/11-13

6th Grade- Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade- 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade- Stop Motion Project- Students will work with a partner to create a short stop motion film. The will be required to come up with four inanimate objects, morphing one object into the next.

Mediums Used- I-Pads/Stop Motion App.Vocabulary- Inanimate Object

11-02/11-06

6th Grade- Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black Paper

Vocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade- 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade- Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.

6th Grade- Crazy Hairdo Portfolio Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade- Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of traditional art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade- Mendhi Bottles- Students will focus on the culture and tradition behind the Indian art of Mehndi. They will then use what they have learned to create decorative bottles.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Acrylic/Puff Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Culture/Tradition

10/19-10/22

6th Grade- Students will be introduced to classroom rules and expectations. They will also be familiarized with the art room and its procedures.

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade- Students will be introduced to classroom rules and expectations. They will also be familiarized with the art room and its procedures.

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade- Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Used- Paper/Tape/Paint MarkersVocabulary- Mask

10/12-10/15

6th Grade- Superhero Grid Drawing- This project will introduce students to the use of a grid when enlarging an image. They will also learn how to use a grid in order to draw an accurate and precise replica.

Mediums Used- Grid/Pencil/Marker

Vocabulary- Grid Drawing

7th Grade- 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade- Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Dead Masks.

Mediums Used- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Mask

Final Exam 6th, 7th, &8th Grade- Students will be able to use their notes on their final, which will be an accumulative assessment over the knowledge they have gained throughout the quarter. They will also be expected to turn in their portfolios and their daily drawings, which will also factor into their final grade.

Note: 6th & 7th Grade Students will be taking their portfolios home with them on Thursday.

10/5-10/09

6th Grade- Optical Illusion Art- This project will introduce students to optical art, as well as the importance of value when creating the illusion of form.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary- Optical Art

7th Grade- 3D Logo Designs- Students will gain an understanding of the use of logos in the representation of companies and develop a logo of their own. This piece will represent each students own unique personality.

Mediums Used- Stencils/Cardboard/Glue/Paint/Etc.

Vocabulary- Logo

8th Grade- Day of the Dead Masks- Students will be introduced to The Day of Dead. Getting an understanding of what the holiday is, how it originated and the artwork created during the festivities. Student will also be introduced to artist Sylvia Ji, before creating their very own Day of the Masks.

Mediums Uses- Paper/Tape/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Mask

9/28-10/02

6th Grade- Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade- Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade- Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation. They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.

Vocabulary- Overlap

​9/21-9/25

6th Grade- Hawaiian Tiki God Project- This project will introduce students to Hawaiian Tiki God Carvings as well as Hawaiian culture and tradition. This piece will introduce students to the concept of symmetry and subtractive sculpture.

Mediums Used- Sharpie/Paint Markers

Vocabulary- Symmetry

7th Grade- Klimt Inspired Relief Prints- Students will be introduced to the artwork of Gustav Klimt and use images of his work incorporating The Tree of Life as inspiration in the creation their own relief print.

Mediums Used- Printing Ink/Scratch Foam/Etc.

Vocabulary- Relief Print

8th Grade- Isolation Tapestry Project- Student will be introduced to the theme of isolation.They will then choose an inspirational piece of their own and create an artwork that represent this theme. Students may choose a song, poem, book, or movie, to create from, or they can use their own personal experiences with isolation as inspiration.

Mediums Used- Crayons/Pencil/Irons/Etc.Vocabulary- Overlap

9/14-9/18

6th Grade- Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade- Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade- Mirrored Words Project- Student will learn how to create a transfer with the use graphite paper. By repeating the same image the will create an intricate, radial, mirrored image.Mediums Used-Graphite Paper/Sharpie/Colored PencilVocabulary- Mirrored Image

9/8-9/11

6th Grade- Dream Catcher Mobile- This project will introduce students to a traditionally Native American art form and the mythology and meaning behind the dream catcher. Student will also gain a knowledge of kinetic sculpture and understand the concept of balance.

Mediums Used- Beads/String/Paint/Glue/Etc.

Vocabulary- Mobile

7th Grade- Drawing from Observation- Students will learn to draw a realistic value drawing from a photograph.

Mediums Used- Charcoal/Newsprint

Vocabulary- Value

8th Grade- Mirrored Words Project- Student will learn how to create a transfer with the use graphite paper. By repeating the same image the will create an intricate, radial, mirrored image.

8/31-9/046th Grade- Dragon Eyes- This project will introduce students to dragons and their meanings within different cultures. Students will also gain an understanding of blending, cropping, and how color can depict meaning.

Mediums Used- Chalk Pastels/Black PaperVocabulary- Symbol

7th Grade- Contoured Crustaceans- Students will learn how to create a successful contour drawing. We will also focus on color theory and create a unique background using a paint and rubbing alcohol technique.Mediums Used- Watercolors/Acrylic/Rubbing AlcoholVocabulary- Contour Drawing

8th Grade- Pushing Boundaries Project- This project will help students become familiar with the use of variation, repetition, and warm and cool colors. Students will also learn how to draw realistically by using proportion and add dimension to their work by incorporating a cast shadow.Mediums Used- Pen/Marker/Colored Pencil

Vocabulary-Variation

8/24-8/28

6th Grade- Crazy Hairdo Portfolio Project- This project will introduce students to facial proportion, drawing facial features, and will incorporate the use of pattern in a design.Mediums Used- Sharpie/Pen/Colored Pencil/ Marker

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

7th Grade- Street Art Project- This project will introduce students to street art as an umbrella term for the many different arts forms created outside of tradition art venues. We will focus specifically on graffiti art.Mediums Used- Sharpie/Oil Pastel

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8th Grade- Patterned Name Design- This project will introduce the students to organic and geometric shapes, overlap, and the use of pattern to create a decorative design.Mediums Used- Pencil/Pen/Colored Pencil/Sharpie

Vocabulary- Artist’s Portfolio

8/18-8/21

6th Grade- Students will be introduced to classroom rules and expectations, before beginning their Crazy Hair Day portfolio project.

7th Grade- Students will be introduced to classroom rules and expectations, before beginning their Street Art portfolio project.

8th Grade- Students will be introduced to classroom rules and expectations, before beginning their Patterned Name Design portfolio project.

MAY 18th-22nd

7th Grade Art: Students will finish and turn in their Drawings from Observation. They will then begin their Cameleon Project. We will focus on pattern and texture, while creating an eye catching, colorful piece.

8th Grade Art: Students will do a step by step drawing of a fantasy creature. This is a participation grade. We will then do a quick One Point Perspective Project. Both projects will be due this week and are worth 10 points.

MAY 11th-15th

7th Grade Art: Students will continue working on their Drawings from Observation. They will learn how to really see what they are trying to draw by focusing on shape, line, perspective, value, and shadow. Student will be introduced to charcoal as a medium.

8th Grade Art: Students will continue working on their Skateboard Deck Design. They will be required to draw 3 thumbnail sketches and then pick the design they like the most for their final draft. The designs must be fairly intricate, black and white, fill the entire space, and contain school appropriate material.

MAY 1st- 8th

7th Grade Art: Students with finish and turn in their 3D logos. They will then begin their Drawing from Observation. They will learn how to really see what they are trying to draw by focusing on shape, line, perspective, value, and shadow. Student will be introduced to charcoal as a medium.

8th Grade Art:Students will begin their Skateboard Deck Design. They will be required to draw 3 thumbnail sketches and then pick the design they like the most for their final draft. The designs must be fairly intricate, black and white, fill the entire space, and contain school appropriate material.

APRIL 27th- MAY 1st

7th Grade Art: Students with continue working on their 3D logos. Creating a piece that will represent their own unique identity and personality. We will begin our drawing from observation unit at the end of the week. Students will be introduced to charcoal as a medium and focus on the importance of value.

8th Grade Art:Students will finish their Mehndi Bottles project as well as their collage projects. They will also be introduced to the artist Leonardo Da Vinci.

APRIL 20th-24th

7th Grade Art: Students with continue working on their 3D logos. Creating a piece that will represent their own unique identity and personality.

8th Grade Art: Students will finish up their Mehndi Bottles project, before they begin their collage project. This project will focus on monochromatic colors and emphasis.

APRIL 13th-17th

7th Grade Art: Students with continue working on their 3D logos. Creating a piece that will represent their own unique identity and personality.

8th Grade Art: Students will begin working on our Mehndi Bottles project. They will focus on culture and tradition and its relation to the art world.APRIL 6th-10th

7th Grade Art: Students with finish up their printmaking unit, creating 3 relief prints using Gustav Klimt's Tree of Life as inspiration. We will then begin our 3D logo unit.

8th Grade Art: Students will continue working on their “Selfie Self Portraits” project. They will use what they have learned throughout this drawing unit (value, form, proportion, gridding) to successfully render a self portrait.

March 30th - April 3rd7th Grade Art: Students with finish up their “Contoured Crustaceans”project, focusing on contour drawing and color theory. They will then begin their printmaking unit.8th Grade Art: Students will finish up their 3 drawing packets (Due Tuesday) and then begin their "Selfie Self Portraits"project.They will then use what they have learned to successfully render a self portrait.

MARCH 22nd-26th

7th Grade Art: SPRING BREAK!

8th Grade Art: SPRING BREAK!

March 16th-20th7th Grade Art: Students will finish up their their Street Art Project. We will then begin our Contoured Crustaceans focusing on line drawing and color theory.

8th Grade Art: Students will continue their drawing unit. They will complete all 3 drawing packets, before beginning their Selfie Self Portraits. Students will also be introduced to the artist, Chuck Close.March 9th-13th

7th Grade Art: Students will be introduced to classroom rules, expectations, and procedures before beginning their Street Art Project.

8th Grade Art: Students will begin their drawing unit, we will begin with the first of 3 drawing packets. This packet will focus on value, form, and shape.

March 2nd-5th

7th Grade Art- Students will take notes and play a game reviewing the 7 elements of design. These elements will then be discused and reviewed as we analyze various artworks. This will be review for the final. Students are studying in class and will be able to use their notes.

8th Grade Art-.Students will watch 2 short videos that explain the elements of design and their use as building blocks to any artwork. We will then take notes on the elements and draw 7 quick sketches. This will be a review for the final. Students will be expected to explain how the 7 elements are or are not important to an artwork. Students are studying in class and will be able to use their notes.

February 23th-27th

7th Grade Art- Students will continue their Drawing from Observation Unit. They will be instructed on the importance of shape, line, value, perspective, etc. in order to create realistic drawings. Students will be introduced to charcoal as a medium

8th Grade Art-Students will continue their Clay Unit, creating coffee mugs using the correct steps and techniques.They will glaze their works next quarter and take them home.

February 17th-20th

7th Grade Art- Students will finish their 3D Logo Designs, before beginning their Drawing from Observation Unit. They will be instructed on the importance of value, texture, perspective, etc. in order to create realistic drawing. Students will be introduced to charcoal as a medium.

8th Grade Art-.Students will finish their Mirrored Name Designs before we begin our Clay Unit. After being introduced to the medium, students will create a coffee mug, that they will later glaze and take home.

February 9th-13th

7th Grade Art- Students will continue working on their 3D Logo Designs this week. They will use their initials to create a logo that represents their own unique personality. This project has multiple steps including; sketching, model building, paper mache, color mixing, and painting.

8th Grade Art-.Students will start their Mirrored Name Designs. They will learn to use graphite paper to transfer an image. After transferring their decorative name design multiple times, the students will end up with a circular, mirrored image.February 2nd-6th

7th Grade Art- Students will continue working on their 3D logo designs this week. They will use their initials to create a logo that represents their own unique personality. This project has multiple steps including; sketching, model building, paper mache, color mixing, and painting.

8th Grade Art-.Students will continue working on their Isolation Tapestries.,This project focuses on overlap and symbolism.

January 20th-23rd7th Grade Art- Students will continue working on their Contoured Crustacean Project.This project focused on line drawing as well as color theory. We will begin our Printmaking unit this Friday.

8th Grade Art-.Students will continue working on their Breaking Borders Project, which focuses on the use of variation, warm and cool colors, as well as the the use of cast shadow. We will begin our Mirrored Words project on Friday.

January 12th-16th

7th Grade Art- Students will finish up their street art project, before being introduced to their Contoured Crustacean Project. Student’s will learn how to draw using only line. We will also focus discuss color theory.